The Top 20 Peaks in Upper Franconia

The Asenturm, which opened in 1923, is still considered the best place for a spectacular Ochsenkopf view. As the second highest mountain of the Fichtelgebirge, located at an altitude of … read more

Great view on the Höhenweg, only half an hour's walk from the Seehaus.

At 972 meters, stacked boulders form a cave, the so-called Nußhardtstube. On the lookout rock you will … read more

We are several times a year on the Staffelberg or in the area. It's just beautiful there and it's fun to hike and then have a good meal there.

If you come into the Fichtelgebirge then look in the Köseinehaus over. A great view from the terrace and a menu in which everyone will find something and nice and friendly staff make the rest very pleasant.

From the highest elevation of the Fichtelgebirge there is a comprehensive view of the Franconian and Thuringian Forest, Magpie and Ore Mountains and the Bavarian-Bohemian border mountains.

Very nice view over the summits of the Fichtelgebirge (Ochsenkopf, Schneeberg, Nußhardt) - very worthwhile. In good weather, the view extends to about 50 kilometers.

The name "Ochsenkopf" first appeared in mine records in 1495, when Lorenz von Ploben from Nuremberg received the mine on the Fichtelberge "near the Ochsenkopf" as a fief. This may … read more

Beautiful all-round view guaranteed. The tower is near the Oswaldhöhle.

After the ascent you can enjoy the view of the surrounding area. The view from the benches is magnificent. Here you can treat yourself to a leisurely break.